Baby eating too much?

I know it’s normally not an issue when babies eat ‘well’... actually my first daughter (7 yrs old now) barely ate and that was a real concern. This time, tho, my LO (little one) is eating really well, sometimes I’m afraid too well, since she’ll drink 5-8 oz every 3 hours or so; sometimes even more than that. It’s not that I give her too much, I always give her 5 oz and sometimes she’ll be okay with that, but then other times she’ll scream and I’ll burp her, dance her around, change her diaper, even give her a bath or drive around but when she’s hungry, none of that will work. She’ll only stop and then eventually fall asleep when I give her more, and I’ll feed her ounce by ounce so as to not make too much, but usually she’ll have 8 oz a meal, maybe once or twice up to 10 oz. She’s not overweight tho, she weighs 5.5 kg (12.1 oz) and is measuring around 62 cm (24.5 in). I’m not sure if I should be worried - she has a doctor’s appointment next week and I’ll ask him but still, I guess it doesn’t hurt to ask other moms. Baby will be 4 months on the 17.

Secondly, LO (little one) just had his 4mo check up. He’s 24.5in long and weighs exactly 15 pounds. His pediatrician was really happy with that. I know all babies are different and what not, but I wouldn’t be worried at all. She looks great!

First of all, how cute 😍😍😍
Secondly, LO just had his 4mo check up. He’s 24.5in long and weighs exactly 15 pounds. His pediatrician was really happy with that. I know all babies are different and what not, but I wouldn’t be worried at all. She looks great!

Thank you! Congrats on your LO (little one) ♥️ We have a dr’s appointment today so hopefully all is well

My DS (dear son) is in the same boat. 25.5 inches and about 13 lbs. I have no idea what he drinks when I bf him, but he drinks at least 6 oz of expressed milk every 3 hours at daycare. He's my little piglet but he still remains on the smaller side. I think some babies just have a higher metabolism. He got it from his daddy because my metabolism is that of a snail's😂

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